Chief of Staff of Public Affairs

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DCASs mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York Citys most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our commitment to equity effectiveness and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed including:

- Recruiting hiring and training City employees.
- Managing 55 public buildings.
- Acquiring selling and leasing City property.
- Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
- Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
- Leading the Citys efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS youre not just working for one agency but in service of them all. Its an opportunity to provide impactful support quality customer service and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at to learn more about the work we do.

The Office of Public Affairs oversees all agency communications including media relations speechwriting and marketing campaigns publications photography and videography digital and social media and coordinating special addition the unit manages intergovernmental relations and legislative affairs. The Chief of Staff will play a key role in supporting the Deputy Commissioner and provide guidance on the implementation of these critical communication and legislative initiatives. This individual will provide thorough and detailed analysis to the Deputy Commissioner of pending legislative proposals impacting the agency and work to ensure compliance with all applicable local laws and executive orders. The Chief of Staff will also serve as a primary contact for various internal and external stakeholders taking initiative to troubleshoot issues on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner and work to identify suitable solutions.

Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner with latitude for independent judgment and initiative the Chief of Staff will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

- Serve as an advisor for the DC providing guidance on communications and legislative strategies.

- Serve as a key touchpoint for the unit with internal DCAS stakeholders.

- Serve as the DCs liaison to other city agencies and external partners with a particular focus on community boards and state legislature.

- Contribute to the development and implementation of the agencys legislative priorities.

- Support the Office of Communications in the development of social media content.

- Draft briefing documents and memos on key agency initiatives for the commissioner City Hall and other oversight entities.

- Respond to written correspondences and other inquiries from external stakeholders.

- As requested attend meetings with and on behalf of the DC.

- As directed support the DC with the implementation of special projects.

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Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and five years of full-time paid experience acquired within the last fifteen years of supervisory or administrative experience including handling of business promotion or urban economic problems at least 2 years of which must have been in a managerial or executive capacity with primary focus on business promotion or urban economic planning; or

2. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However all candidates must have 2 years of managerial or executive experience as described in 1 above.

Appropriate graduate study in an accredited college or university may be substituted for the general experience on a year-for-year basis. All candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its equivalent approved by a States Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

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Employment Type :

Full-time